Sport revealedArenaVision MVF403 sports lighting fl oodlight

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History

Philips Wide-Lite became a leader in sports lighting when we developed our

fi rst fl oodlight dedicated to sports arenas in the 1990’s. Since then, Philips

Wide-Lite has designed an array of specialized sports lighting luminaires and

provided lighting solutions for over 60 professional and collegiate indoor

arenas and outdoor playing fi elds.

Sports lighting is in our DNA. With years of innovative research and design,

we have handled the needs of sports lighting with a consistent approach;

by helping to provide a pure and true visual experience for the player and

spectator alike. Every game and event is history in the making, whether

captured in fi lm or by the lasting memories of a young boy or girl’s fi rst game;

we help bring those memories to life.

Some of our professional sports arenas include homes of the Miami Heat,

Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks and Oklahoma

City Thunder.

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Since it was fi rst introduced in 1988, ArenaVision has

proven to be the best fl oodlighting system for sports

lighting applications, most of which have to fulfi ll the highest

specifi cations to enable television coverage of national and

international events.

Thanks to the MASTERColor compact double-ended metal halide lamp

and multi-faceted two-piece precision optics, the new ArenaVision

MVF403 offers greater optical effi ciency than ever thought possible.

In addition to increased light output and optical effi ciency, the

ArenaVision fl oodlight offers many relevant features, such as a durable,

cast aluminum housing, easy lamp replacement, full IP65 compliance, a

safety disconnect switch and an electronic hot-restrike solution.

The ArenaVision family includes two fl oodlights: The ArenaVision

MVF403-2k, dedicated to outdoor sports stadiums, specially designed to

dramatically increase the theatrical and emotional value of sports for TV-

audiences, spectators and players. The ArenaVision MVF403-1k is ideal

for indoor sports arenas as well as many outdoor sports and additional

fl oodlighting applications. The 403 comes with a variety of refl ector

options for every conceivable application.

ArenaVision, with greater

optical effi ciency

MVF403

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The innovative ArenaVision MVF403 fl oodlight is fi tted with

our compact double-ended lamp, which has been developed

specifi cally and exclusively for ArenaVision and brings out

the best in the game.

This new Short-Arc MASTERColor MHN-SL 2000 W / 956 lamp is a

quartz metal-halide lamp without an outer envelope and is available

to operate on voltages of 277/347/480 @ 60 Hz. Its fi xture integral

lamp socket enables it to be mounted in the optimal refl ector position.

Special optics designed around the horizontal lamp help to ensure

maximum optical effi ciency and enable accurate light distribution with

minimal spill light.

Exclusive lamp technology

only in ArenaVision

713

FPO

Color the experience

The main characteristics of the MASTERColor 2k lamp allow ArenaVision

to create a natural color rendering and daylight color temperature. This

creates a seamless day into night experience for any outdoor sporting event.

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Power

(W)

Light

output

(Lm)

Luminous

effi cacy

(Lm/W)

Operating

position

Average

lifetime

(H)

Color

rendering

(CRI)

Color

temperature

(K)

MHN-SA 2000W/956 2000 200000 98 Horizontal 5000 90 5600

Lamp Specifi cations

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Name

Profession

Images

Francis Teller, CEO of HBS

CEO of Host Broadcasting Service (HBS)

Host Broadcasting Service (HBS)

How important is lighting

for broadcasting?

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In every sports venue, players and spectators must

experience optimal visual conditions at all times.

For games played during the evening, this is directly

related to the quality of the lighting installation.

Get the whole picture

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This is particularly true for high-end sports venues where television

coverage should be ensured. During the last two decades, with the

creation of TV channels purely dedicated to sports, the amount of

competitions broadcast on TV has increased substantially. In the

meantime, the systems deployed by broadcasters have become more

and more important, including an increased number of cameras, with

shots from all possible angles combined with Super Slow Motion and

HDTV cameras.

At the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, every game was covered by

25 HDTV cameras. Since 1988, all host broadcasting of the FIFA World

Cup is managed by HBS. It is now widening the scope of its activities and

also acts as an independent consultant for event organizers and local host

broadcasters, under the company name, “HBS Consulting GmbH.”

“The whole issue of lighting is a very critical one, both from a player and a

TV perspective,” says the CEO of HBS. “With regard to television, FIFA’s

Technical Annex actually stipulates minimum requirements for the Local

Organizing Committee to have implemented in each stadium and these

requirements are reviewed regularly as technology evolves from one FIFA

World Cup to the next. HDTV has an impact on lighting requirements.

Super Slo-mo cameras need even better lighting conditions to deliver

the very best pictures. The architectural design of the stadium, a newly

built stadium as opposed to a renovated one, local practices versus

international coverage expectations: all these aspects need to be taken

into account to optimize the lighting issue and avoid dark corners.”

Francis Tellier

CEO of HBS

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Good lighting solutions allow broadcasters to get high-quality images.

The main objective of the lighting installation is to create the optimal

visibility conditions for those who use or experience the sports facilities.

For events with TV coverage, the lighting specifi cation has to ensure that

each camera receives suffi cient light (quantity and quality) to record good

pictures. That means great attention should be paid to defi ne the most

appropriate location and height for the fl oodlights, in order to distribute

light over the playing surface and in the direction of every camera, while

limiting the amount of spill light.

“As mentioned previously, what is acceptable for a local event may

not meet the requirements of a fl agship event that is to be broadcast

worldwide. What is perceived by the naked eye, in the stadium, is also

very different from what is seen on a TV screen. It is very much a

question of fi nding an acceptable compromise for all involved as the

fi nancial implications of adding more light at these world class events

are never to be underestimated.”

Francis Tellier

The importance of a

good lighting solution

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Major events

Horizontalilluminance

Uniformity avg/min

Uniformity max/min

Camerailluminance

Uniformity avg/min

Uniformity max/min

Color rendering

Glare rating

HDTV 150-300 1.25 1.35 220 1.35 1.5 >90 <50

Slow-motion camera

150-300 1.25 1.35 180 1.35 2.0 >80 <50

Fixed camera 150-300 1.25 1.5 140 1.35 2.0 >80 <50

Mobile camera 150-300 1.25 1.5 125 2.0 3.0 >80 <50

Average horizontal and camera illuminance ratios: It is recommended that the ratio for horizontal illuminance (Field of Play) is between 0,75 and 1,5 of the camera illuminance for cameras. Where there is HDTV all horizontal values for other cameras are as for HDTV.

National events

Horizontalilluminance

Uniformity avg/min

Uniformity max/min

Camerailluminance

Uniformity avg/min

Uniformity max/min

Color rendering

Glare rating

Camera 100-200 1.35 2.0 100 1.5 2.5 >80 <50

The quantity of light needs to be coordinated with factors

such as color rendering and color temperature.

Color temperature

The same color temperature should be used in all areas of the sports

arena. A value between 4200 K and 5600 K is normally recommended.

For outdoor sports a higher K value is normally chosen.

Color rendering

The color rendering index should be no less than 80 and it should

preferably be 90. The speed of the sport and the viewing distances

will determine the specifi c requirements for a sports installation.

It is strongly recommended to seek professional advice on how to

carry out the lighting study. The tables below give television lighting

recommendations; the criteria for specifi c sports lighting should follow

their particular league guidelines.

Lighting requirements for good

television images

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Positioning of luminaires

The positions of the television cameras are carefully determined.

Given that illuminance should be calculated perpendicular to the camera,

the positioning of the luminaires should be considered in order to ensure

suffi cient illuminance. For example, if the angle between the luminaire

and the player is too steep it will be diffi cult to achieve suffi cient

camera illuminance.

“Another aspect that is worth considering is that even if the lighting

issue is mastered through close cooperation, advanced planning and

comprehensive implementation, the Host Broadcaster still has an

additional complication to contend with and that is the light

perceived through the camera viewfi nder, related to the on-site weather

conditions. Rack engineers, commonly known as shaders, each in charge

of 5 or 6 cameras at a FIFA World Cup, have to constantly monitor

LIVE light and shade in and around the pitch and adjust camera settings

to optimize the quality of what is to be seen on the TV screens across

the globe. Getting the whole picture, is indeed a challenge, a job for

specialists.”

Francis Tellier

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“From our point of view,” says Francis Tellier, “it is crucial that the lighting

environment be fl exible enough to adapt to changing weather conditions,

to the specifi cs of stadium design, to live audience requirements and to

the evolution of broadcast technology so that the TV output can be of the

highest and of the most constant quality throughout an event. TV coverage

cannot cope well with wide and/or brutal variations and/or strong contrasts

in lighting intensity. With HDTV, this is even more true so lighting is

defi nitely a very important issue for TV and lighting companies alike.”

Francis Tellier

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Our eye is automatically drawn to certain colors, shapes

and textures. Especially when they are accentuated by light.

MASTERColor metal halide lamp technology incorporates a very short

arc tube with high effi cacy and a superior color rendering index (CRI).

In addition, the 5600K color temperature eases the transition from day

to night. Blues and greens look vibrant. Yellow is more striking, orange is

brighter, while fl esh tones appear more life-like. Black and white has an

even greater level of contrast. ArenaVision with MASTERColor creates

a pleasant ambiance with high visual comfort for both players and

spectators at any sporting event.

With a CRI of 90, ArenaVision with MASTERColor far surpasses the

65-70 U.S. standard for CRI in professional sports lighting. This amazing

difference in color accuracy is worthy of being called ‘professional

caliber’. The professional game is played at a higher level, and with

MASTERColor it can be viewed at a higher level.

Harnessing the power

of color and texture

Note:

Both images on the left were taken using a Nikon

D80 DSLR under same conditions and shutter speeds.

No editing or enhancements were done to either image.

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ArenaVision – a great partner

ArenaVision is an integrated system that is supplied by one

manufacturer as part of a complete system. We are the only

manufacturer to provide all relevant technologies from lamp

to ballast to fl oodlight, so that everything works in synergy.

With ArenaVision, the key disciplines of lamp, optic and ballast

design were brought together with a single mission: to create

the best possible fl oodlight that will operate effectively for

many years, from the Olympics to the NBA Championships.

Athens (main stadium)

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Completely sealed to guarantee IP65

The new ArenaVision MVF403 system is sealed completely

to make it dust proof and high-pressure waterproof to

IP65. This also applies to the remote single ballast box

and hot-restrike module, mounted on the fl oodlight. No

internal cleaning is required.

Lower installation and maintenance costs

Thanks to the new compact lamp and a simple latching

device, lamping and re-lamping is much easier, and can be

done with one hand. The lamp can easily be fi tted into

the lamp socket, while tight tolerances mean there is no

room for error. On-site handling is more straightforward,

quicker, and therefore cheaper.

Accessories

Product shown: ArenaVision MVF403

Type

Lamp

Color Temperature

Voltage

Optical Choices

Materials

Dimensions (HxWxL)

Weight

EPA

Accessories

Listings

ArenaVision MVF403

MVF403

MASTER MHN-SA 2000 W/956 400 V XWH UNP

956 (Tc = 5600°K / CRI = 90)

277/347/480 V @ 60Hz

CAT A1 / A2 / A3 / A4 / A5 / A6 / A7

Housing: non-corrosive die-cast aluminium

Front glass: 4 mm-thick chemically tempered glass, for

downlighting Refl ectors: anodized brightened 99.7%

aluminium

Clips and screws: stainless-steel

21.06 x 23.3 x 9.84”

21.06 x 23.3 x 14.45” (HR version)

Head - 30 Lbs

Ballast box 82 Lbs

2.15 sq ft

External louvre: ZVF403 GS

Simple aiming device: ZVF403 SAD

Precision aiming device: ZVF403 PAD

ETL US/CAN to UL 1598, suitable for wet location

IP65

35°C (2000 W)

ZVF403 GS,

External louvre

ZVF403 SAD

Simple aiming

device

ZVF403 PAD,

Precision aiming

device

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Increased optical effi ciency

The new MVF403 fl oodlights have been designed with the latest

2000 W horizontal lamp providing 30-35% more light than a 1500W

lamp. The light is precisely controlled by a patented monoblock

design optical system designed to optimize effi ciency.

Consequently, far fewer luminaires are required per application,

allowing substantial savings on capital for poles, installation, energy

and maintenance.

MVF403 Transversal lamp-optic system’s lamp is in the horizontal position

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MVF403 Optical choices

A1

A2

A3

A4

A5

A6

A7

-60o -40o -20o 0o 20o 40o 60o

-60o -40o -20o 0o 20o 40o 60oK JL M

-60o -40o -20o 0o 20o 40o 60o

-60o -40o -20o 0o 20o 40o 60oK JL M

-60o -40o -20o 0o 20o 40o 60o

-60o -40o -20o 0o 20o 40o 60oK JL M

-60o -40o -20o 0o 20o 40o 60o

-60o -40o -20o 0o 20o 40o 60oK JL M

-60o -40o -20o 0o 20o 40o 60o

-60o -40o -20o 0o 20o 40o 60oK JL M

-60o -40o -20o 0o 20o 40o 60o

-60o -40o -20o 0o 20o 40o 60oK JL M

-60o -40o -20o 0o 20o 40o 60o

-60o -40o -20o 0o 20o 40o 60oK JL M

Optics shown: ArenaVision MVF403-2k

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The answer to all your needsBeing a market leader in top-end sports lighting has given Philips

Lighting the expertise to defi ne the most effi cient and appropriate

total lighting systems for professional sports.

Total value solution

Philips Lighting’s leadership is also the result of its ability to provide a total

value solution for any and all professional sporting venues. This is a result of its

long-term technical cooperation with many national and international sports

federations, such as football, basketball, hockey, soccer and tennis to name a few.

Building upon this partnership, Philips has for many years now been developing

innovative optical systems to meet the demanding criteria and characteristics

that have been set forth. On top of its unrivalled expertise, Philips is the only

manufacturer that has all the necessary technologies in-house - lamps, controls

and ballasts, performance indoor and outdoor optical systems and housings -

and is therefore able to guarantee optimum system performance.

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Performance indoor

arena lighting

LED video screens

Control systems

Arena Eclipse 2, F-Eclipse

Sports and event lighting.

High performance optics, designed especially

for NBA, NHL and NCAA usages with a blackout

shutter for theatrical introductions.

1000 watt Metal Halide

Philips Vidiwall

LED video screens indoor/outdoor, available in

modular or fi xed sizes. Provides optimum image

quality, long life and expert Philips support.

A21 Series

Non-dimming & dimming control

Panel system of sports lights as well

as total building lighting controls.

Available for Philips Wide-Lite AE2,

F Series, F-Eclipse, and MVF403 models.

Acclaim Series

Ellipsoidal projector, two beams

ideal for front stage lighting

and pattern projection from

auditorium positions.

Aisle lighting

Entertainment lighting Series 3000

DMX-512 controlled spot luminaire offers

zoom optics, CYM color mixing, three gobo

effects wheels.

House and emergency

lighting

CPH series Qtz fl ood

House seating and emergency lighting.

Large or smaller venues, available in

1500 and 900 watt-miser qtz

Note: Contact factory for specifications and pricing

Single source responsibilityOur impressive range of sports lighting solutions and

equipment will provide the answer to all your needs.

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